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Hat Terrace

Leicester's first private detective, Francis 'Tanky' Smith was hired
by the Winstanley family of Braunstone Hall to find James Winstanley
who had disappeared in Europe. Unfortunately Winstanley was found to
be dead, but Smith was generously rewarded for his efforts and in an
act of modesty he had a house built which was decorated with images
of himself in his various disguises. This house is on the west side
of London Rd between the train station and Victoria Park. Whether revealing
his disguises ended his undercover career I don't know. Smith's son
also developed Francis St in Stoneygate.

The
photos show all the faces on the house (some pictures have been
edited).